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Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to
come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.
Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped.
Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personal injury or property damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Enginedoes
notstart.
Enginerunspoorly.
Engineoverheats.
Enginedoesnot
shutoff.
WheelsandTines
will notturn.
Tinesturn, but
wheelsdon't.
WheelsTurn, but
TinesDon't.
Poortilling
performance.
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. EngineThrottle Control Leverincorrectly set.
3. Fueltank empty.
4. Chokecontrol (if so equipped)in incorrect position.
5. Stalegasoline.
6. Dirty air filter(s).
7. Defectiveor incorrectly gappedspark plug.
8. Carburetorout of adjustment.
1. Reconnectwire.
2. Put leverin FASTposition.
3. Addfuel.
4. SeeEngineOwner'sManual.
5. Drainfuel andaddfresh fuel.
6. Cleanor replacefilter(s).
7. Inspectspark plug.
8. SeeEngineServiceDealer.
9. Misadjustedthrottle control.
10.Dirt or waterin fuel tank.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
9.
10.
Defectiveor incorrectly gappedspark plug.
1.
Dirty air filter(s).
2.
Carburetorout of adjustment.
3.
Stalegasoline.
4.
Dirt or waterin fuel tank.
5.
Enginecooling systemclogged.
6.
Enginecooling systemclogged.
1.
Carburetorout of adjustment.
2.
Oil level is low.
3.
Misadjustedthrottle control cable(recoil start model).
Improper useof controls.
ForwardClutch:Misadjustedforward clutch control cable.
ReverseClutch: Misadjustedclutch control cable.
Worn or brokenclutch belt(s).
4.
Internal transmissionwearor damage.
5.
Bolt and keyloose intransmission pulley.
6.
1. Wheelmounting hardwaremissing.
2. Bolt and keyloose intransmission pulley.
3. Internal transmissionwearor damage.
4. Misadjustedwheelgear cable.
5. WheelGearLevernot fully engaged.
1. Tine holdermounting hardwaremissing.
2. Internal transmissionwearor damage.
1. Worn tines.
2. Improper DepthRegulatorsetting.
3. Incorrect throttle setting.
4. Belt(s) slipping.
SeeEngineServiceDealer.
SeeEngineServiceDealer.
Inspectspark plug (see EngineOwner's Manual).
Cleanor replace(see EngineOwner's Manual).
SeeEngineServiceDealer.
Replacewith fresh gasoline.
SeeEngineServiceDealer.
Cleanair cooling system (seeEngineOwner'sManual).
Cleanair cooling area (seeEngineOwner'sManual).
SeeEngineServiceDealer.
Checkoil level(see EngineOwner's Manual).
1. SeeEngineOwner'sManualor EngineServiceDealer.
1. ReviewSections3 and4.
2. Adjustcabletension (Section5).
3. Adjust cabletension (Section5).
Checkbelts. Replaceparts as needed(Section5).
Contactlocal dealeror the factory.
Tighten bolt; check that keyis in place.
1. Replacehardware.
2. Tighten bolt; check that keyis in place.
3. Contactlocal Dealeror the Factory.
4. See"WheelGearCableAdjustment,"Section5.
5. Engagelever(seeSection 3).
1. Replacehardware.
2. Contactlocal Dealeror the Factory.
1. See"Bolo Tines" (Section5).
2. See"Tilling Tips & Techniques,"Section4.
3. SeeSection4.
4. See"CheckingClutchBelt Tension,"Section5.
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